Andy 40's Madbean Snarkdoodle (Overdrive Pedal)

[Andy40]

Not the best artwork, but it's all mine. Probably won't last long from getting stomped on.
after pulling it apart many times, I finally got it all to work....except the led. Oh well. It's got such a boost you really know when it's on anyway

[DrNomis_44]

Not the best artwork, but it's all mine. Probably won't last long from getting stomped on.
after pulling it apart many times, I finally got it all to work....except the led. Oh well. It's got such a boost you really know when it's on anyway

Looks cool, you could try spraying it with a couple of coats of White Knight Clear Lacquer, either gloss or satin will work, that should help protect the artwork a bit, the Led might not be working due to bad contacts in the footswitch, is it getting power?

[Andy40]

Best. Idea.eva

[gavinturner]

Love the artwork Andy. Couple of coats of furniture Poly should see it more than permanent?

cheers,
Gav.

[Maddogm]

Best. Idea.eva

Definitely an upgrade on my pieces of packaging foam.

[Andy40]

Just an update, for anyone that may be following - Doc I'm looking at you! lol

I had some real issues with the etched board and the pedal did not last long and could not be revived.

I was quite sad and pouty because the Wayhuge Red Llama is an incredibly versatile and powerful pedal for an extremely simple circuit. I mean the cost of the components are less than AUS $15 with the enclosure being the most expensive part!

Doc I definitely suggest trying one if you have't as yet.

Long story short, It turns out the Madbean pedals have reissued their circuit on a PCB and I jumped at the chance to yoink a few over to Oz and rebuild.

I'll post a picture. my pedal building skillz are a little better nowadays!

[Andy40]

Some photos. Next step is to decorate said enclosure.

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[DrNomis_44]

Some photos. Next step is to decorate said enclosure.

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Looks awesome, are you going to re-do the artwork?

[Andy40]

Thanks doc. I've still got the old one. which doesn't work. I've built two new ones, one for me and a mate.

I've got a spare PCB and will swap the old one out and solder the new PCB in...but yes, I'll be respraying all enclosures.

[jugglindan]

I just saw that Pedal Part Au have a PCB for a Llama-style circuit: the Angry Red Camel. The demo video sounds good too. It appears to be a Red llama circuit with a separately switched clean boost to really kick it up a notch. Like a Spice Weasel, which is what I would call this if I build one. The stripboard layout is super simple, all the magic seems to be in the IC.

Must resist, must finish current projects first, must resist must .... Paypal? Great ...